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    Fran’s Pizza

    3.6 (75 reviews)
    InexpensivePizza, New American
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Fonte M.

    I no longer live in Lorain. I purchase a couple of pizzas from Frans....formerly Yalas when I come to visit. I purchased 1 large extra cheese, and a large "veggie" I grabbed a piece of pizza and there was a slice of pepperoni on the bottom. The male manager said that it happens because they don't cook the pizzas separately. I explained I haven't eaten pork in many years. He didn't seem to care. He didn't take responsibility for anything. He went on telling me about a woman that this happened to before. If I'm ordering a cheese pizza and a veggie pizza it's because I DON'T eat meat. Lacked customer service skills. As much as I loved their pizza ....they can keep it!

    Pepperoni  Sausage left overs. Cold pizza  in morning is so good.
    Jake G.

    Fran's (aka Yalas) Pizza is arguably the BEST pizza in North American!!! I know that's saying allot and I might get some hate but it's all true. I used the drive thru to pickup the pies we ordered and it was ready in 30 minutes. The owner was at the window and waited on us quickly. Definitely a take out place but you can walk in to pickup too ! Get the sliced sausage pizza !! Soo good

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    Sarah H.

    Yala's and Eliseo's are in the same building and prepared by the same staff. I think the main difference between Yala and Eliseo's is the crust thickness. We got a Hawaiian Yala thick crusted pizza and it was very good. We also got some wings, and I def recommend the ginger Asian sauce with them. Finally, I definitely recommend the Eliseo's breadsticks - kinda tasted like focaccia bread with cheese. The reason I am giving Yala's/ Eliseo's a 3 and not a 4 or 5 was because it took about 55 minutes for our order to be ready when we were originally told 25-35 minutes, which was really irritating.

    Beth E.

    I really like their pizza! We always get the Yala brand, which is a thinner pizza. Sometimes it is made beautifully and other times the toppings are just thrown on top, but regardless, the taste is still good. Not impressed with the the register, but I am only there to pick up my pizza, so I can deal with surly, unpleasant people.

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    Manuel D.

    Kind of hit or miss with them lately. Pizza today was not as good as usual. I live a few minutes from Yalas so I try to go there every once and a while, but keep getting disappointed I've had 4 star service from there and I've had 2 star. Today definitely 2 ‍

    Simple pizza with sliced Italian sausage
    Rachel W.

    Growing up I split my pizza live between her and Giovanni's depending on the style I was craving. Moved to LA and man did I miss real pizza.......... back in the O-H and was heading to take a walk down memory lane with my boyfriend. Absolutely had to stop at Yala's........ it's been over 10 years since I had the pizza and it did NOT disappoint! My boyfriend who is not from ohio and happens to be a Sicilian man who has lived all over the US said" this is definitely in the top 5 pizza I've ever had ". " it's the perfect ratio of extra cheese, generous toppings and garlic buttery" sauce is fantastic and crust has the perfect balance of bite in my opinion. Over 30 years of visiting and it's never let me down!!!

    Shawn C.

    This is one of my favorite pizza places around. My pizza today was extra cheese peeperonni and fresh garlic. The cheese blend utilized here is unique and delicious. The sauce is a tangy tomato sauce with a home made crust. Pepperonis are stacked in a unique fashion 4 per slice. Amazing and and affordable price.

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    Eric J.

    You know those child hood memories of some of your favorite foods? Growing up in Lorain there in my mind were three pizza places. During my teen years others showed up. Yala's was one of the original three. Today I had a craving for a taste of my past. I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the deluxe. The pizza is loaded with topping so much so that they were falling off the slice. The crust with the mixture of topping and cheese is a perfect marriage. This is a popular spot so be patient. They tell you 30 minutes for pickup but it may be a little wait. I don't know about you but it was worth it to me. I drove from Avon Lake to Lorain just for the pizza a few more minutes was worth the extra minutes. How sad is it that I am looking forward to cold pizza for breakfast. Yup just as good cold for breakfast

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    The best pizza in Lorain, I usually go through the drive through. Service is great. It's a pizza shop never been inside

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    Ice and snow removal from their entrance after a snowfall. Their patrons deserve better.

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    Name changed Quality still the same as when I was as a young boy Great pizza!!!Great service since 1966?? That's what I remember

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    I had high expectations but after waiting in the drive thru line 45 minutes the pizza was super salty and a big disappointment.

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    6 years ago

    Best pizza in the world!!! They have kept the same recipe for at least 30 years or more and it's absolutely the best!

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    Anyone who says this pizza isn't good has no idea about pizza... best around.... possible top 5 globally

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    The pizza is pretty good, but the service is terrible. Be prepared to wait in line and probably not even get what you ordered!

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    8 years ago

    Ordered pizza & wings, was told 30 minutes. Then sat an additional 40 minutes waiting just to have to leave with no food ! Worst service!!!

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    8 years ago

    I love this pizza so much that I drive from the east side of Lorain to get it. I hate that they closed the one we had over here.

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    The greasiest pizza on the planet. Literally, but go and see for yourself. Really not good. Avoid for fear of heart attack.

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    As a Lorain native that currently lives in Nashville Tennessee, Yala's is a must during any visit back home.

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